Kalka Airstrip

Not applicable. The airstrip remains operational. The 'closed' status is linked to a non-official and likely erroneous identifier (AU-0747) in some third-party databases. The official, active ICAO code for this airstrip is YKKA. It is a certified aerodrome listed in official Australian aviation publications like the Enroute Supplement Australia (ERSA).

The Kalka Airstrip (YKKA) is an active, unsealed aerodrome. It is privately owned and operated by Kalka Community Inc. The airstrip is crucial for the community's access to healthcare, enabling medical evacuations and clinic visits by the RFDS. It also facilitates regular mail plane services, which bring mail and essential freight. Furthermore, it is used for charter flights that transport residents, community staff, and visiting technicians or government officials. Due to its remote location and unsealed runway, it is subject to specific operational conditions, such as being unusable after heavy rain and having a known hazard of animals (kangaroos, camels) on the strip.

The Kalka Airstrip is not historically significant in a national context but is of vital local importance. It was established to serve the remote Indigenous community of Kalka in the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands of South Australia. Since its establishment, its primary role has been to function as a critical lifeline, connecting the isolated community to the rest of Australia. Operations have consistently focused on providing essential services, including medical flights by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), mail delivery, transport of personnel for government and community services, and charter flights for residents.

Not applicable, as the airport is currently open and operational.